Wounded Pirates looking for redemption against Galaxy

"We want to be in the Champions League next season," says Riveiro.Orlando Pirates will be looking to not only redeem themselves, but to also keep their chances of playing in the Caf Champions League alive when they take on TS Galaxy in the penultimateThe Buccaneers come into this game licking their wounds following the shock 1-0 loss to Richards Bay FC at home in Orlando last week Saturday.

“There are a lot of things we need to improve from our match against Richards Bay but the attitude and the desire to get the three points was there and that’s the most important thing,” said Riveiro.“Now we are going to another final and we are going to do the same, we know we are playing for something big. We want to be in the Champions League next season, but now Stellenbosch is in that place.

With Galaxy having drawn their last three games against Sekhukhune United, Kaizer Chiefs and Cape Town City, coach Sead Ramovic will also be looking for a win against Pirates – a victory that will guarantee their place in next season’s MTN8.The Rockets are currently fifth on the league standings with 40 points after 27 games. Coach Ramovic says if his team finishes the season in fifth position they will celebrate that achievement as if they have won the league title.

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